We'd been talking about going to Blooms and Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory ALL summer...and finally, the LAST weekend it was available, we went. Even though it was a hot, sunny day, it was SO nice to be able to have a little mini-family event that wasn't too far away and didn't require too much prep.
Amara REALLY likes to walk--just about anywhere. I think it's mostly because of the pavement especially (Grandma and Grandpa Jahn's is mostly gravel) and she can really pick up a good clip!
We missed the timed releases--Amara's nap went a little late, but we got to see AMAZING butterflies. These things were the size of saucers, and the most amazing colors you've ever seen (in Ohio for SURE!).
The neat part, was that these things were SO large, they weren't all that fast, and they were easy to see, follow, and really enjoy. And very cool--often times, Amara would spot them on leaves, flowers, etc. and she'd point them out to us. A testament to the detail kids can spot and patience they really do have, even though we don't always see it.
Other highlights were the fish pond, the waterfalls and streams, and the high-lookout platforms. We decided to skip the rest of the conservatory for today and promised to come back soon and visit the other displays. We'll be back!
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